Crispy Air Fried Green Beans

Maura Knowles - The Upside Blog

by | Updated: April 15th, 2025

Craving a better-for-you version of your favorite crispy snack? These air fried green beans are the crunchy, craveable sidekick your plate has been waiting for. Lightly coated in almond flour and kissed with avocado oil, each bite delivers a golden, flavorful crunch – no deep frying required. Whether you’re using an egg for extra cling or keeping it plant-based, this simple recipe turns green beans into a share-worthy treat. Pair with your go-to dipping sauce (we’re thinking something creamy or zesty!) and watch them disappear fast. They’re kid-approved and snack-lover certified.

Crispy Breaded Air Fried Green Beans With a Creamy Dipping Sauce.

Crispy Breaded Air Fried Green Beans With a Creamy Dipping Sauce.
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Crispy Air Fried Green Beans

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 212 kcal
Author Maura Knowles

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, salt and pepper. Add avocado oil and optional beaten egg, and combine. Add green beans and coat well.
  2. Add coated green beans to air fryer basket. For extra crispiness, spray extra avocado oil on green beans.
  3. Air fry at 400 degrees F for about 7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Crispy Air Fried Green Beans
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 212 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 193mg6%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 633IU13%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Maura Knowles

Maura M. Knowles (a.k.a. Mo, the Morselist), a certified integrative health coach, recipe developer and speaker, is the CEO-founder of Mac-n-Mo’s, a health and wellness company offering virtual coaching, courses and services. Maura was inspired to create her business to help her dear late dad, Mac (a diabetic) after he survived a quadruple bypass surgery. Maura is also a professional actor-singer and educator. She writes a monthly blog at macnmos.com